Jordan & Syria Discoverer (15 days)

Jordan and Syria are the hidden gems of the Middle East. Their turbulent histories and past civilizations of Nabataeans, Romans, Assyrians, Crusaders and Turks have all left their mark. They have left beind a wealth of ancient cities, temples, castles, mosques and bazaars just waiting for you to discover them.

Your adventure begins in Jordan where you'll discover friendly people, excellent food, the vast Bedouin stronghold of Wadi Rum and the fabulous "lost city" of Petra. Then you will journey on to the white city of Amman and its close neighbour, the ruins of Roman Jerash.

Your journey continues to Damascus, the oldest continually inhabited city in the world, with its atmospheric old quarter and the stunning Ommayad Mosque. Further east you'll visit the legendary ancient city of Palmyra; to the north, the splendid Crusader castle at Krak des Chevaliers and the fabulous city of Aleppo, boasting one of the best bazaars in the Middle East.

The final leg of your tour to Jordan and Syria is a return trip to Damascus where your adventure ends.

Trip Itinerary

· Day 1 Amman

· Day 2 Amman - Aqaba

· Day 3 Wadi Rum - Petra

· Day 4 Petra

· Day 5 Dana - Kings Highway - Amman

· Day 6 Jerash

· Day 7 Amman - Damascus

· Day 8 Damascus

· Day 9 Palmyra

· Day 10 Krak des Chevaliers

· Day 11-12 Aleppo

· Day 13-14 Aleppo - Damascus

Operated by Imaginative Traveller (GEJD)

Departures: January - June

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